To be perfectly honest, we had given up hope that this pair would ever reunite, despite the fact that it was obvious to everyone but them that they still pined for each other. We resigned ourselves to watching the sparks fly when they discussed their troubled children (Victoria and Nicholas) or when one of them announced that he/she was getting married - again. (Since splitting up a decade ago, Nikki and Victor routinely married other people just to get a rise out of each other.) So it was a terrific surprise when Victor, who had just embarked on a long honeymoon trip with his milquetoast bride, Diane, turned the jet around so he could be by Nikki's side after she was shot by the maid (long story). As Nikki's loved ones gathered around trying to rally her, Victor sprang into action. He secured a quickie divorce from Diane and wed Nikki on her deathbed. And whaddya know: Nikki got better! Today, Nikki and Victor remain one of daytime's few interesting, married couples as they face life's challenges together. Thanks for the payoff, Y&R.